EHS Technician, Lithium Refinery

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technicians are acritical part of the EHS team at Tesla. Reporting to the EHS lead within a specific line of production, the EHS Technician is involved in a wide range ofwork across multiple EHS programs. The EHS Technician supports day-to-day operations by handling process EHS inspections, improving employee engagement, collecting and recording EHS information, and driving continuous improvement ofoverall EHS processes and systems.

• Respond to Environmental, Health & Safety events in the field and collect preliminary details, documents, photos to help EHS Specialists in event safeguard analysis and corrective action determination
• Perform Job Hazard Assessments and help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Review SOPs and work practices to identify any safety concerns. Support EHS Specialists in safety team meetings
• Order, coordinate delivery and stock safety supplies; Develop and install safety signage/stickers (emergency evacuation maps, safety one pagers, etc.)
• Support Lockout/Tagout program with labeling, training verification, and lock distribution, abandoned lock procedures
• Submit and track EHS actions items, send reminders to stakeholders for action update and closure; Deliver basic training sessions and EHS information flow down sessions
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly EHS inspections (shop specific) and input data into EHS databases; Address, document, and support safety concerns on the floor and in writing
• Organize, file, and maintain safety documentation (e.g., training records, meeting minutes)
• Minimum 3 years or more of work experience in a chemical processing environment
• Basic understanding of general chemical process safety
• Able to rapidly respond to employee health emergencies and activate emergency procedures
• Available for second or third shift schedule along with weekend work as needed
• Well organized, excellent attention to details and a passion for all things Environment, Health, and Safety
• Clear communication,teamwork, problem solving skills, and ability to adapt quickly to changes
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as well as stand and/or walk for 10+ hours daily

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program